{"id":2052,"date":"2016-09-21T15:35:48","date_gmt":"2016-09-21T15:35:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=2052"},"modified":"2020-11-23T23:29:42","modified_gmt":"2020-11-23T23:29:42","slug":"text-ways-of-managing-stress","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/waymaker-collegesuccess\/chapter\/text-ways-of-managing-stress\/","title":{"raw":"Ways of Managing Stress","rendered":"Ways of Managing Stress"},"content":{"raw":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\r\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>List healthy ways of managing\u00a0stress that fit your current lifestyle<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\nThe best strategy for\u00a0managing stress is by taking care of yourself in the following ways:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><strong>Avoid drugs and alcohol.<\/strong> They may seem to be a temporary fix to feel better, but in the long run they can create more problems and add to your stress\u2014instead of taking it away.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Manage your time.<\/strong> Work on prioritizing and scheduling your commitments. This\u00a0will help you feel in better control of your life, which, in turn, will mean less stress.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Find support.<\/strong> Seek help from a friend, family member, partner, counselor, doctor, or clergy person. Having a sympathetic listening ear and talking\u00a0about your problems and stress really can lighten the burden.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Connect socially.<\/strong>\u00a0When you feel stressed, it's easy to isolate yourself. Try to resist this impulse and stay connected. Make time to enjoy being with classmates, friends, and family; try to schedule study breaks that you can take with other people.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Slow down and cut out distractions for a while<\/strong>. Take a break from your phone, email, and social media.<\/li>\r\n \t<li><strong>Take care of your health.<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Exercise regularly<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Get plenty of sleep<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Try a relaxation technique, such as meditation or yoga, or treat yourself to a massage<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Maintain a normal routine<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThe following video features a progressive muscle relaxation meditation for you to try. There are many many others available on YouTube and elsewhere.\r\n\r\n<iframe src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291306&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=PYsuvRNZfxE&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-3lghdtsg-PYsuvRNZfxE\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe>\r\n\r\nYou can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/BodyScanMeditation_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for \"Body Scan Meditation\" here (opens in new window)<\/a>.\r\n\r\nIf the self-care\u00a0techniques listed above aren't enough and stress is seriously interfering with your studies or life, don't be afraid to get help. The student health center and college counselors are both good resources.\r\n<h2>Contribute!<\/h2>\r\n<div style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">Did you have an idea for improving this content? We\u2019d love your input.<\/div>\r\n<a style=\"font-size: 10pt; font-weight: 600; color: #077fab; text-decoration: none; border: 2px solid #077fab; border-radius: 7px; padding: 5px 25px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; line-height: 1.5em;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1f9Jq_dqGRpi4q-DMSqgIYz188YLGBqZtWMXRA0VXuso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Improve this page<\/a><a style=\"margin-left: 16px;\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1vy-T6DtTF-BbMfpVEI7VP_R7w2A4anzYZLXR8Pk4Fu4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Learn More<\/a>","rendered":"<div class=\"textbox learning-objectives\">\n<h3>Learning Objectives<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>List healthy ways of managing\u00a0stress that fit your current lifestyle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The best strategy for\u00a0managing stress is by taking care of yourself in the following ways:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid drugs and alcohol.<\/strong> They may seem to be a temporary fix to feel better, but in the long run they can create more problems and add to your stress\u2014instead of taking it away.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manage your time.<\/strong> Work on prioritizing and scheduling your commitments. This\u00a0will help you feel in better control of your life, which, in turn, will mean less stress.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Find support.<\/strong> Seek help from a friend, family member, partner, counselor, doctor, or clergy person. Having a sympathetic listening ear and talking\u00a0about your problems and stress really can lighten the burden.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect socially.<\/strong>\u00a0When you feel stressed, it&#8217;s easy to isolate yourself. Try to resist this impulse and stay connected. Make time to enjoy being with classmates, friends, and family; try to schedule study breaks that you can take with other people.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Slow down and cut out distractions for a while<\/strong>. Take a break from your phone, email, and social media.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Take care of your health.<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Eat a healthy, well-balanced diet<\/li>\n<li>Exercise regularly<\/li>\n<li>Get plenty of sleep<\/li>\n<li>Try a relaxation technique, such as meditation or yoga, or treat yourself to a massage<\/li>\n<li>Maintain a normal routine<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following video features a progressive muscle relaxation meditation for you to try. There are many many others available on YouTube and elsewhere.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"\/\/plugin.3playmedia.com\/show?mf=1291306&amp;p3sdk_version=1.10.1&amp;p=20361&amp;pt=375&amp;video_id=PYsuvRNZfxE&amp;video_target=tpm-plugin-3lghdtsg-PYsuvRNZfxE\" width=\"800px\" height=\"450px\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0px\" marginheight=\"0px\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/course-building.s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/College+Success\/Transcripts\/BodyScanMeditation_transcript.txt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">transcript for &#8220;Body Scan Meditation&#8221; here (opens in new window)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If the self-care\u00a0techniques listed above aren&#8217;t enough and stress is seriously interfering with your studies or life, don&#8217;t be afraid to get help. 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